Connecting the Dots

I am so excited to have your yoga teacher’s favorite yoga teacher on the show, Alicia Wilford. I love taking Alicia’s yoga classes because of how she makes you feel motivated and seen throughout the flow. She has created such a beautiful community within her classes. It is not uncommon to see yogis cheering each other on or catching up well after the class has ended. The way that she carries herse...

It has been a wild last two months beginning to get answers for why I have experienced acne, constipation, UTIs, PMS, poor mood, and other symptoms over the last 15 years. Because I have been taking time to dive into the research, implement what I am learning, and begin to heal, I have had to take a step back from the podcast. I am happy to share that I have found a good routine with my new diet a...

Mother daughter relationships are not always easy. Moms have advice and knowledge that they want to pass down to their daughters and experiences that they want to protect their daughters from. Daughters may feel like they need to follow in their mother’s footsteps, or they may be craving their independence. Whatever the scenario, mother daughter relationships can be complex and multifaceted.  My o...

It’s not every day that you get to podcast with one of your best friends in your new podcast studio! In this episode, I chat with Megan Riley about non-toxic living, wedding planning, and trying to conceive. We cover a lot in this conversation - from our time in the classroom together when we were first learning about nontoxic living to supporting each other in our careers and personal lives. It w...

Darrah Kempka, RN is someone that I have been inspired by for a long time. She shares her knowledge and experience so vulnerably, and she has a knack for fostering community. She is a trailblazer and brings so many unique therapies and modalities to the DFW area. So it was no surprise that she opened my eyes (and probably many other people’s eyes) to the concept of free birth. Free birth is birthi...

The hardest and most cathartic podcast episode that I have ever done. This is the most raw, unfiltered, and vulnerable that I have ever been - on social media and maybe just in general. But as I have been working through so much fear and grief, I’ve wished there were more people talking about it. I wish more people shared about how hard it is to watch people you love be sick and the fear that may...

I feel so lucky that I get to connect with friends from middle school and high school again through the podcast! This week I have Dr. Alissa Salvitti on to talk about lymphatic and adrenal support, as well as detoxing. I had so much fun nerding out with her about some of our favorite products and tests that we’ve done to improve our health.  Dr. Alissa is a Chiropractor and Traditional Naturopath....

Kelly Kasle has been an amazing teacher to me this year. She has helped me better understand astrology and my own birth chart, which in turn has led to me have a better understanding of myself. Kelly helps people navigate big life transitions and find their purpose using Astrology, Human Design and Meditation.  She discovered the power and wisdom of Astrology by using it to get through a huge life...

I’ve known this week’s guest, Carley, since I was in middle school. We actually went to the same middle school and high school in Delaware, and even though we have ended up in completely different states after graduating, we've found similar missions in life. We both fell in love with the practice of yoga and became yoga teachers. We are both huge wellness advocates and creatives who are using dif...

Vitalistic chiropractic care has been such a game changer for my nervous system. My guest this week, Dr. Chris Cole, has provided a space for me to discover the way that I hold stress and tension in my body. He has encouraged me to think about the reason behind the symptoms that I am feeling through a lens of curiosity (rather than judgment or fear). This has really helped me manage my anxieties a...

This episode is so inspiring and informative. I had the privilege of having my friend, colleague, and former study buddy, Rachel, on the show to discuss her health journey and everything she learned by healing herself, through her education, and from clinical practice.  Rachel Burkholz is a functional nutritionist, a certified 200 RYT, and CNS candidate with a passion in women's health. Her path t...

While I was a CNS candidate, my supervisors required me to read the Intuitive Eating book to help me better understand my relationship with food and to introduce the concept that nutritionists do not just put people on diets. I enjoyed learning about the ten principles of Intuitive Eating, and I have used many of them when working with my clients. I have also used the Intuitive Eating workbook wit...

In the age of influencers, it can be really easy to hear about a supplement on social media that is "good" for your gut, skin, or brain and impulse buy it on Amazon without even considering the ingredients in the product or the dosage. Because of the popularity and easy access to supplements online and at stores, I wanted to chat with the co-founder of one of my favorite supplement brands, Why Not...

I told you that we were making this season of Connecting the Dots more personal, and there is nothing that matters more to me than my friends and family. I am SO excited to have four of my closest friends on this episode to talk about our experience living together in ONE room in our sorority house during our junior year of college. We had the best time together, which is hard for most people to b...

I’M BACK! If you are into drinking alcohol, a fun drinking game during this episode could be to drink every time I say “I am so grateful” or “I’m very excited!” You would probably be feeling yourself by the end. But hey, at least I am expressing and feeling immense gratitude going into season 3 :) On a serious note, I am excited to reintroduce myself to you all as the sole host of this show and a...

We are sure you’ve heard that meditation and other mindfulness activities are good for you. However, it can be difficult to know how to meditate or find the time to add this ritual into your daily routine. Because of the many misconceptions around mindfulness, we wanted to talk to an expert in making meditation convenient, accessible, and effective. In this episode, we chat with Suze Yalof Schwart...

Do you or someone you know suffer from allergies, autoimmune diseases, or any other so-called “incurable” diseases? In this episode, we chat with Dr. Bradley Campbell about how he uses individualized care and a combination of modalities to help clients heal. He synthesizes the three major causes of disease for listeners and discusses the important role that our mental and emotional state plays in...

If you’ve ever had a loved one pass away, you know that one of the most difficult parts is not being able to communicate with them. However, they might already be trying to communicate with you by showing you some signs, like numbers or symbols repetitively that remind you of them. On today’s episode, we chat with Maria Verdeschi, who is an acclaimed Psychic Medium, Speaker, Best-Selling Author, T...

In this episode, we chat with Mariliis Moelder about all things astrology and spiritual coaching, including learning about the sun, moon, and rising signs; soulmates and twin flames; and even body astrology. Mariliis is a Spiritual Coach specializing in Awakening, Integration, and Acceleration. She loves to mix and match mystic teachings, esoteric astrology, alternative medicines, meditation with...

If you have been trying to conceive or are looking to start a family in the near or distant future, you are going to love this episode, where we chat with Cristy Murray all about healing infertility holistically. Cristy Murray is a passionate women's health advocate, infertility survivor, and online functional medicine consultant. She focuses on Functional Nutritional Endocrinology to empower her...

In this episode, we talk with Salia Phan from Holistic Cocktails about everything under the sun related to creating a healthy and happy environment. This includes herbs and tinctures to boost your drinks with added nutrients, non-toxic health swaps to create a healthy home, and ways to reduce stress and support your mental health. Salia is the founder and mixologist behind Holistic Cocktails, wher...

If you or someone you know suffers from a metabolic disorder like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or PCOS, then you are going to get a lot out of this episode. Our guest this week, Daphne Olivier, is a food passionista, farm girl wanna-be, and registered, yet unconventional dietitian. She is the founder of The Unconventional Dietitian, her private nutrition practice where she works with people t...

If you have ever been curious about the science behind acupuncture and how it actually works to heal you, then you’re going to love this conversation! On this week’s episode, we chat with Karen Ortiz, who is licensed and Board Certified in both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbalism, with a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Sh...

Healing is a messy journey and oftentimes, we’re told that a lot of the symptoms we face are normal. Just because they are common in society today, doesn’t mean they are normal. So if you have ever had acne, eczema, or other skin issues, have ever been on birth control, or want to know some of the best products to use on your skin, this episode is for you. This week, we chat with Katie Stewart, th...

In today’s society, so many people are being diagnosed with celiac disease, severe food allergies, or even just food sensitivities, and it’s often difficult to find delicious and healthy alternatives. That is why we were so excited to talk to Adam Hiner and Maddie Hamann, the founders of Live PACHA, about the bread they created to cater to this community, known as the “bread for everybody.” Adam a...